Before applying to Dartmouth, I had never visited the campus, nor did I know anyone personally who attended the school. Yet, through my research and conversations with current students, I felt confident enough to apply early.
In August, I participated in the First Year Summer Enrichment Program, a pre-orientation program designed to help FGLI students adjust to life at Dartmouth!
Life as a First-Generation and Low-Income student is complicated anywhere you go. Here's my honest perspective and story from the Dartmouth point of view.